KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,117 km
1,315 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
2,117 km
1,315 mi / 1,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM TCG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code KTM TCG
ICAO Code VNKT ZWTC
City Kathmandu Tacheng
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.670000, 83.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 2,117 kilometers (1,315 miles / 1,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Kathmandu, it's 18:07 in Tacheng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tacheng Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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